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Wombwell Park, Gravesend

Introduction

Wombwell Park is a recreation ground created from land which was part of a larger estate. The site includes a bowling green, cricket pitch, tennis courts, mature trees and a formal rose garden.

This is a valuable open space surrounded by residential housing and provides for football, cricket, tennis and a children's play area. The Northfleet Bowling Club occupies a central area. There are some mature trees, decorative planting by the original entrance gates and a formal rose garden around the car park. The bandstand was removed after storm damage in 1987.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Website

https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/home/community-and-leisure/parks-and-play-areas/wombwell-park

Access contact details

This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=4335

Other Websites

History

Northfleet UDC secured part of Wombwell Hall estate in 1929 to develop Wombwell Park Recreation Ground.

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Features & Designations

Features

  • Bowling Green
Key Information

Type

Public Park

Purpose

Urban Park

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

References

  • Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 16

Contributors

  • Kent Gardens Trust